Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure and the Sportster S side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure is available at a price on request, while the Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 21 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air + liquid cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Air Liquid Cooled Two Cylinder Four Stroke Boxer Engine | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 143.4 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 21 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 269 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 285 mm Caliper - Rear 2 Piston | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | Digital | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Racing red solid paintTriple BlackRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic Matte | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | (Racing Red) | 2575000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Triple Black | 2690000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels GS Trophy | 2715000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Option 719 | 2930000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 1805000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6‑speed manual |
